Anal Sex 101: Why Guys Are Obsessed

Anal sex tops the "must try" list for many guys…but it's not exactly up there for most women. We asked a few seasoned sex experts why men are so fascinated by the idea of getting into our back doors. Here's what they revealed.

It's Taboo

It's Taboo

Throughout history, anal has been known as a sexual forbidden fruit of sorts. This off-limits factor makes it especially appealing to men, says award-winning erotica author Darren Michaels. (After all, they tend to want what they can't have, right?)

Blame Porn

Blame Porn

"Far too many men equate what they watch online with what they want their sex life to be," Michaels says, and this couldn't be truer than when it comes to anal. Now, anal sex is a standard when it comes to porn, so most guys have seen it in action, even when they weren't necessarily looking for it.